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scamp71

Post subject: Need more power

PostPosted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:16 am

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Hello everybody,i am new here so bare with me.I just bought a 1971 Scamp 225 slant six with 50000 miles on it.I have never owned a six before,always had V8.I was thinking about putting a 340 in it which I have but would like to leave it stock.What is the cheapest way to get more power out of my 225.Thanks

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:19 am

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If the engine isn't good mechanically then you need to start there. After you do a thorough tune up including setting the valve lash I would work on the exhaust system, timing and carburetor jetting.

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